Obituaries

Jan 19, 2024

John N. McConnell passed away on January 19th, 2024, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 21, 1934, to Fowler B.and Lucille L. McConnell.

John was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his sons John F.and Andrew, their grandchildren, Matthew and Olivia; and a great-grandchild, Kendalyn Elaina; his brother...

Jan 19, 2024

FREDA I. NELSON, age 90 of Oconomowoc, passed away at Shorehaven Memory Care on January 19, 2024, surrounded by her family. Freda is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard Nelson; her father John Cimpson Smith-Beard, and her mother Mabel Irene (nee Tharpe) Smith-Beard; her brothers Jack and Charles; her sisters Ernestine Cobble, Francis McGregor, Virginia Love, Dulcia...

Jan 18, 2024

David E. Hoisington, Sr., age 85, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

David is survived by his children David (Janelle Harvey) Hoisington, Jr., Diana (John) McMullen, Andrew (Tammy) Hoisington, Elizabeth Hoisington and Mary Hoisington; his grandchildren Joseph (Julia), Jack, Chelsea (Denis), Jordyn (Alex), Parker (Jessica), James (Sarah), Andrew, Chris (Becca) and Austin; his...

Jan 17, 2024

Delores P. Nelson went home to the Lord on Wednesday January 17th 2024 at the age of 95.

Beloved mother of Stevan Nelson and Connie (Ed) Przyczkowski. Grandmother of Edward (Joelle), Joe (Jessica), Samantha, Gar (Mara), Gabe, Russ, Andrea (Bob) and Jake (kati). Great Grandmother of Cameron, Austyn, Alayna, Collin, Hannah, Myles, Sophia, Kayden, Greyson, Jayden and...

Jan 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Edward Rux on the morning of January 15th. Ed was an impactful figure in the Oconomowoc Community, a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather.

Ed was born on June 28th, 1937, to Josephine and Clayton in Potosi, Wisconsin. After Ed graduated from Lancaster High School in...

Jan 11, 2024

Michael E. Welsh, age 68 of Oconomowoc, passed away after he battled pancreatic cancer with tenacity and grit. Mike is survived by his loving wife Lynda, his three sons: Michael (Sumner), Matthew, and Andrew (Darcy), his grandchildren: Violet, Jack, Ben, Sloan and Drew. He is further survived by his siblings Stephen (Claire), Patrick (Wendy), Eileen Scanlon, John (Stephanie) and Thomas,...

Jan 11, 2024

Pierce Harold Hollingsworth, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on January 11, 2024. He was born on December 5, 1941, in the picturesque town of Dobra, West Virginia, to parents Pierce Hollingsworth Sr. and Margaret Hollingsworth (nee Bell).

Harold led a fulfilling life characterized by his adventurous spirit and a zest for life that...

Jan 9, 2024

Mabel D. Solveson (nee Radtke), age 89 of the Town of Ashippun, passed away on January 9, 2024 at Shorehaven Health and Rehab Center. Mabel was born on May 2, 1934 in Lebanon, WI to Arthur and Hilaria (nee Bartel) Radtke. Mabel grew up on the family farm and graduated from Oconomowoc High School. After graduation, she worked at...

Jan 8, 2024

Beverly “Bev” Mae Evans age 83, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield WI surrounded by her family. Bev was born on March 15, 1940, to Arthur and Marie Kleist in Waukesha WI.

Bev is survived by her daughters: Jackie (Phillip) Marquardt, Jill (Orin) Kowald, Jean (Lowell) Hoffmann, Jodi (Todd) Cigelske...

Jan 7, 2024

Russel Louis Hlavenka passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born on February 11, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI, to Anthony and Gertrude Hlavenka.

Russel proudly served his country as a Radarman in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972. During his service, he served on both the USS Epperson...

Jan 6, 2024

Gregory Rupnow, loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 6, 2024,

surrounded by family at Rainbow Hospice Care. Greg fought a brave, yet brief and aggressive

battle with lung cancer. He was born on October 22, 1959, to Donald and Margery (Burghaus)

Rupnow in Oconomowoc. He was preceded in death...

Jan 3, 2024

Nancy Ann Wendorf, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024. Nancy was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 6, 1936 to Floyd and Marie (nee Quindt) Reynolds.

Nancy is survived by her children David (Shannon), Sally (Jeff Ewald) Mallow, Susan McNutt, Sherry (Gary) Boley, and Shelby (Jon) Heinrich; grandchildren Amy (Kurt) Jennings, Jason (Erin) Mallow,...

Jan 2, 2024

Theresa “Terri” Gard (Nee Dickow), 62, of Sullivan, WI was born to Richard “Dick” Dickow Sr and Sue Dickow on May 25, 1961 in Waukesha, WI.

Terri passed away peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice surrounded by her family as she gained her well-deserved wings on January 2, 2024.

Terri is survived by her husband Robert...

Dec 31, 2023

Paul A. Erdmann

Paul Alan Erdmann, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at

home, surrounded by his family, on December 31, 2023, at the age of 68. Paul was born to

loving parents Glenn and Muriel (nee Carlsen) Erdmann, who have preceeded him in death.

Paul is survived by...

Dec 30, 2023

James “Jim” Szalanski, age 78, passed away at home on December 30, 2023. Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI to Henry and Cecelia (nee Obarski) on December 4, 1945.

Jim is survived by his children, Michael and Brenda; brother Gordon; along with other loving family and friends.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents;...

Dec 28, 2023

Gary Lee Longman

April 25, 1948 – December 28, 2023

In loving memory of Gary Lee Longman. Gary often described life as a process from our first breath to our last, which we navigate with humility, integrity, kindness, and pride until we are reunited with our Lord. On December 28, 2023,. Gary completed the process...

Dec 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Walter Rudek, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023, at the age of 74. Bob was born in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Sophie Rudek (nee Komornicki) on July 9, 1949.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Patricia, his daughter Kimberly (Peter) Mundt, brother Gary, grandchildren Sophie and Oliver,...

Dec 27, 2023

Mildred “Millie” V. Kopfer, age 89, was born to Eternal Life peacefully on December 27, 2023, surrounded by her family at AnglesGrace Hospice. She was born on March 16, 1934 to Franklin and Malinda Wegner in the Town of Oconomowoc.

Millie is survived by her children, Lynn (Terry) Clemans, Wendy (Paul) Egholm, John (Angela) Kopfer, Ross (Lisa)...

Dec 23, 2023

Bruce Winters Hunt passed away on December 23 at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee following heart surgery. Robert Bruce and Shirley Elizabeth (Winters) Hunt welcomed their son Bruce into the world on November 4,1946 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Throughout his life he had wonderful memories of time spent on his grandparents' farm forming close bonds with his cousins, especially...

Dec 22, 2023

Virginia “Gina” Mae Cooke, age 100 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Virginia was born in Oconomowoc on June 23, 1923 to Frank and Dorothy Haack.

Gina is survived by her loving son Craig (Sandra) Cooke and her grandchildren Tim (Nina) Cooke and Melissa (Erik) Benson. Her great-grandchildren Elliott and Olive Cooke and Zia...